Ronald Harvey

He was born on July 14, 1946, to Jack and Verna Harvey, in Dallas, Texas. They moved to Balboa Peninsula, Calif. when Ron was two years old. He lived in Newport Beach, Calif., where he found a love for the outdoors: everything from riding his bike, swimming and golfing.

In 1981, he married his wife, Sharon Harvey. They moved to Orcas Island in 1983 where Sharon’s family has had history since 1896. As soon as Ron arrived on Orcas he knew it was home. Ron worked as a plumbing contractor for Harold Johnson (Johnny) and Bob Irwin before starting his own plumbing company called Harvey’s Plumbing in 1988.

After being blessed with six children, they bought a home on five acres and he began dedicating his life to care for his family. The “island life” he loved, and was honored to live in such a beautiful place.

Telling stories about his life growing up he did often and cherished watching his children grow up. He coached for the Special Olympics and treasured being part of constructing magnificent homes throughout the islands.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeffery Scott Harvey; daughter Christa Belle Harvey; Brothers Jack Russell Harvey and James Briggs; father-in-law Sherman Hedge.